The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a police officer Sgt Moses Samuel, who allegedly killed a Truck Driver, Malam Kabiru Babai at Ota Efun area of Osogbo, the state capital on Friday, November 3, 2021, AMILOADED reports.
The arrest of the policeman was made known via a statement by the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, on Saturday.
The police spokesperson, who stated that investigation and disciplinary actions have commenced into the incident, noted that the suspect would be arraigned in court after the completion of the trial.
The statement read, “The Osun State Police Command in its continued efforts to curtail all forms of indiscipline and unprofessionalism, has arrested and detained the police officer, Sgt Moses Samuel who shot at one Mallam Kabiru Babai ‘m’ 33years Yesterday, 3rd December, 2021 around Kobogbogboe/Ota-efun Area, Osogbo.
“The investigation and disciplinary actions has commenced and the suspect will be arraigned in court after the completion of the orderly room trial in order to serve as deterrent to other officers.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, psc is using this medium to express his condolences to the victim’s family and friends, and pray to God to put an end to this kind of unfortunate incident while assuring the members of the public that justice will be served,” Opalola stated.
It is becoming too much for Nigerian Police in Osun State.Disciplinary action should be taken to curb subsequent relevant occurrence